In reading that article I noticed once again no interview with our head coach about the game. Any Tiger fans want to guess how many times the Tribune sports editor has actually interviewed our head coach? Copying an interview from Jason or Kevin on the radio doesn't count.

Ironton has given every team they’ve played more than they could handle (six) & took (three) down to the last tik-tok’s.

As far as the burg game, ironton got a 6 point ADVANTAGE . Had huge momentum, stuck with Burg well into the late second half and folded.

The difference is, Ironton has not managed to put together 4 quarters of FB. After holding 3-score leads against Portsmouth and Gallia, IHS folded after HT. They’ve got a mental block and play flat, have turnovers & penalties after HT, that has cost them three of four losses(Portsmouth, Ashland, & Gallia).

If they are healthy with FOSSON AND DEERE, they’ll show up. If they overcome the 2nd half mental block, they’ll compete!

They are on their way back to the top in SEO FB. Actually, the OVC is going to be very strong for years to come & whomever has the healthy players that comit year round, will emerge out of their regions & beyond.

Ironton played a strong game with Burg, but at no time in the game did Ironton have a shot. There was no 6 point advantage for Ironton ever. Burg had some new holes to fill on the offensive line and really never found an offensive identity during the contest. I can tell you they have now. This game Ironton has a punchers chance. Again Salyers for Ironton will get you at least once someway, somehow with the bootleg. Carrico will get his as well. The difference in this game is can Ironton's d get off the field. Something they've been struggling with down the stretch.

That’s my fault about burg game. Not sure if there is a time stamp on these posts, but I woke up around 4am’ish when I couldn’t sleep and posted. Perhaps not smart, but I am up and down with sleep and often post then.

I did say ironton Gave (six teams) all they wanted & took (three) down to the wire.,(nine). Leaving out burg, I MEANT TO POST ironton gave up a 6 point early lead on pic-6. I do realize there’s a big difference in BURG then and now. I was shocked that IHS hung around in that game and as long as they did & my memory, not the best @ 55, recalls it not out of reach until after HT, give or take a possession.

Not trying to be shady, just a transpose of the team that gave up the pic-6. On an iPhone keyboard. I think we all know, IHS has done well, but hasn’t found the final answer to finish. But, it’ll come.

Burg has found the spots to fill in they were looking for since ironton &/or Hartley game.

In reading that article I noticed once again no interview with our head coach about the game. Any Tiger fans want to guess how many times the Tribune sports editor has actually interviewed our head coach? Copying an interview from Jason or Kevin on the radio doesn't count.

I’m 55, I “BELIEVE” he arrived shortly after I graduated from IHS in 1982.

As I’m sure most know by now, I’m in Florida. Is this b/c of the stupid JR HIGH level drama, of the new coach @ IHS, that is turning the program around?

MAN, there must be some local BS involved in it if it reaches down to a 6 page newspaper.

Both teams are heavy run and don't do too well with the pass, Ironton's sophomore running back, Carrico will be a driving force for the tigers in the coming years but I believe he might still be too young to carry this team into the second round. Ironton has made a massive improvement since last year and they will continue to grow as a program, that being said I say they lose this one by a close 7. However, the Johnnies might let it slip.

Im not going to lie Johnstown has did pretty decent defending the pass this season

PASS PASS PASS. that is part of the reason they come up short on those close games. Portsmouth for example why start driving when the passing has gotten you somewhere. No it does not always work. but tigers need a combination. Tigers were on it then boom. started driving and they fall short.

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Both teams are heavy run and don't do too well with the pass, Ironton's sophomore running back, Carrico will be a driving force for the tigers in the coming years but I believe he might still be too young to carry this team into the second round. Ironton has made a massive improvement since last year and they will continue to grow as a program, that being said I say they lose this one by a close 7. However, the Johnnies might let it slip.

Im not going to lie Johnstown has did pretty decent defending the pass this season

PASS PASS PASS. that is part of the reason they come up short on those close games. Portsmouth for example why start drign when the passing has gotten you somewhere. No it does not always work. bu tigers need s combination. Tigers were on it then boom. starting driving and they fall short.

Toto,your not in Kansas anymore. The spelling of the dog's name won't change the outcome though.

No, it will not. But if Judy Garland ran around saying ToDo-ToDo, instead of ToTo-ToTo, They would have never found the tin man, the scarecrow, the lion, or that decrepit wizard. I found your typ-OH, quite humorous & worth a laugh amongst all the chest thumping!

I don't know who'll win Friday but after watching every game but one this year, I'm VERY excited about the new Ironton Fighting Tigers.

Johnstown record is a wee bit suspect. While they may very well roll over Ironton (or maybe NOT!) their record shows they've only defeated two winning teams, 7 & 3 (D4) Licking Valley and 6 & 4 (D2) Licking Heights. Only ONE of their opponents will be seeing week 11, Licking Valley. Not a put down of the Johnnies, just some basic facts. If the Tigers show up healthy and smart, The Tigers could very well have Them by the tail.

This is a “no brainer”
Johnstown wins big...
It’s seems no one from ironton remembers what happened in 2011 & 2012....
Johnstown is to Fundamentally sound and discipline to lose this game.
Ironton will have to play lights out to win this, but I don’t see that happening.

The Ironton PK was out for a couple games. His name is Izack UNGER. Just like the shoe store in downtown IRONTON!
His replacement was Mark Mahlmeister. Both, actually go to Ironton Saint Joseph Catholic High School, and are able to play FB @ IHS, b/c of a new OHSAA rule from a few years back. They don’t have FB & ISJHS & this allows them to play.

Unger came back last week & is fine.

Mark Mahlmeister still remains as the KO.

I think the player injured early in the season # 63 NOT #73 is Rocky White. I’ve never seen a denote of # injured in a Trunune roster write up before like that.

I know FOSSON AND DEERE WENT OUT RIGHT BEFORE HT against Portsmouth and never came back. After that, the Trojans took over. They are very impt. Players in the schematics of the tigers play.

Pendleton May have just pulled them completely, knowing playoffs were a given even with a “L” to Portsmouth.
They will be needed tonight to keep IRONTON competitive against JM.

This is a “no brainer”
Johnstown wins big...
It’s seems no one from ironton remembers what happened in 2011 & 2012....
Johnstown is to Fundamentally sound and discipline to lose this game.
Ironton will have to play lights out to win this, but I don’t see that happening.

Well, I really don't want to do this but I have to agree. I want Ironton to win but you've gotta bring your "A", "B", "C"....... game. Johnstown is a member of the LCL "Licking County League" and it's a tough league. Johnstown used to be a small rural farming community. Kind of used to remind me of South Gallia even with the same colors but with Johnstown being fairly close to Columbus, a lot of folks have moved in that direction. Just like Licking Heights, Johnstown will continue to grow in size and division.